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State Live: Faces of May details

We’re back to Saturday night for the next State Faces show at the Mercantile but some things stay the same, namely that we’ll be bringing you some of the best new music around for free. Our guests on May 9th come from both sides of the border and from across the musical spectrum. Belfast MC BeeMickSee has just released his new album The Belfast Yank and will be making his Dublin debut with his full live band. Katie Laffan (pictured) is a fast rising name on the capital’s scene, fusing indie pop with reggae, jazz, hip-hop and soul, while Navan duo Starts First Kick are yet another fine addition to the Irish punk scene.

Doors are at 7.30pm and we kick off at 8. See you on Facebook and on the night.